Stanford Cardinal

The Stanford Cardinal play at Maples Pavilion on the beautiful Palo Alto campus, combining academic excellence with Atlantic Coast Conference basketball. Under Kyle Smith, the Cardinal aim to build on the program's tradition of producing NBA talent. Stanford's cardinal and white colors and Silicon Valley location create unique appeal. The program has won a national championship and reached multiple Final Fours. Stanford's move to the ACC in 2024 was historic. The Cardinal's rivalry with California, the Big Game, extends to basketball.

Stanford won the 1942 NCAA championship. The Cardinal have made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Lopez twins, Brook and Robin, and Josh Childress are among the program's NBA alumni. Stanford reached the 1998 Final Four under Mike Montgomery. The program joined the ACC in 2024. Stanford's combination of academic prestige and basketball tradition is unique.